Project Director

Csm; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and events firm in the UK is looking for a Project Manager to oversee a one-day football experience. You will lead multiple campaign elements, manage client communication, and ensure successful budget management. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in experiential events management and proven success in high-level client interactions. This role allows for workplace flexibility across various locations including home working and office-based tasks.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years experience in Experiential or Live Events.
• Proven experience managing successful brand activations.
• Experience dealing with high-level clients and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a one-day football experience.
• Lead communication with the client and manage objectives.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure delivery.

Skills

Experiential and Live Events knowledge

Budgeting and production skills

Problem-solving ability

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Attention to detail

Client management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Negotiation skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Wasserman is forever committed to serving our clients, colleagues and community with exceptional insight, influence and creativity, while making a positive and lasting impact. We support our employees’ professional aspirations, with a rich internal culture where curiosity is rewarded. We offer our people multiple learning and development programs throughout the world. What we do is fast‑paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you’ll love life at Wasserman.

Join our team today!

What will you be doing?

Reporting into the Project Director you will be responsible for planning and delivering a one‑day football experience on Saturday 8th June in London for a household brand.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple elements of the campaign
• Lead communication with the client
• Understand the objectives and needs of the client
• Develop strong relationships with the production, client and account management teams
• Collaborate with the wider Wasserman Live team to lead to a joined‑up delivery
• Manage the budget process ensuring any challenges are solved quickly and efficiently
• Oversee design, artwork and branding implementation through design and production
• Ensure all onsite staff are well‑trained, briefed and of the calibre needed to enhance the experience

Skills needed

• Strong knowledge of Experiential and Live Events
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, production and staffing
• Ability to balance multiple workflows and problem solve efficiently and effectively
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel
• Expert attention‑to‑detail
• Ability to manage clients rather than the other way round
• Ability to work under‑pressure with tight deadlines
• Negotiation skills

Experience Needed

• 5+ years in Experiential or Live Events
• Proven experience of managing successful brand activations
• Experience of dealing with high‑level clients and / or senior stakeholders
• Understanding of working at major events
• Proven ability to lead complex projects

Additional information

The role will require working from both Wasserman Live offices based in Orpington, Wasserman central based in Victoria and home working.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.